BMI and Obesity
WHAT IS BODY MASS INDEX? (BMI)
An Obese Person Has Accumulated So Much Of Body Fat That It Might Have A Negative Effect On Their Health. The Intake Of Calories Is More Than The Expenditure Of Energy. Accumulation Of Excess Adipose Tissues In The Body Leading To Invite Disability, Disease & Premature Death. Overweight And Obesity Are Major Risk Factors For A Number Of Chronic Diseases, Including Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases And Cancer. Once Considered A Problem Only In High Income Countries, Overweight And Obesity Are Now Dramatically On The Rise In Low- And Middle-Income Countries, Particularly In Urban Settings.
The BMI Is A Statistical Measurement Devised From Height & Weight. It Is A Useful Way To Estimate Body Weight; It Does Not Measure The Percentage Of Body Fat.
- BMI = Weight (Kg)/Height2 (M)
- The Following Classification Scheme Is Endorsed By The WHO.
- The Expenditure Of Energy. Accumalation Of Excess Adipose Tissues In The Body Leading Invites Disablity,
- Disease & Premature Death.
- Grading Of Obesity Based On BMI
- Grade 111 – > 40
- Grade 11 – 30-40
- Grade 1 – 25-29.9
- Not Obese – < 25
REASONS OF OBESITY | HEALTH RISK |
Consuming Too Many Calories | Bone & Cartilage Degeneration |
Leading A Sedentary Life Style | Coronary Heart Disease |
Not Sleeping Enough | Gall Gladder Disease |
Endocrine Factor | Hypertension |
Medication That Makes To Put On Weight | Dyslipidemia |
Lack Of Physical Activity | Respiratory Problem |
Stressful Life | Sleep Apnea |
Prosperity & Civilization | Stroke |
Eating Habits | Type 2 Diabetes |
Drinking Too Much Of Alcohol | Thyroid Disorder |
TREATMENT |
Life Style Modification |
Health Food |
Healthy Snacks |
Portion Sizes |
Eating Habits |